– Unable to effectively evaluate lameness due to grade III lameness of left front carpus

1/5 – cellulitis resolved, minimal swelling, no pain on palpation

1/10 – radiographs of left carpus show mild arthritis however after Blaze gets excited and bucks around in the stall he becomes grade 5 lame for two days after event. Differential diagnosis includes arthritis, adhesions, and infection although no evidence of infection noted.

– Continue StemPulse unit on left front carpus

– Weekly joint flushes until 1/25/2012 – joint capsule decreasing in size significantly, granulation tissue filling in wound except for deep lesion in the center of the wound where the joint still drains. Possible fistula. Discussed going to LSU for joint closure.

1/24 – 3/15

– EOD bandage changes with SSD, wound cleaning by owners

– Continue Uniprim, Bute 2g/day, Ranitidine

3/15/12 – Blaze goes to LSU to have joint capsule evaluated. LSU assessed both carpal joints to be closed and took samples to rule out infection. No evidence of infection found. A cast was applied to the left front carpus to help skin sound heal faster. Bute was decreased to 1g/day however Blaze became grade 4 lame so owners increased to 2g/day 3/20/12. LSU discontinues Ranitidine.

4/2/12 – Blaze gets cast taken off at LSU. They decide to put it back on for two more weeks. The cast was bivalved and rewrapped to his leg. Blaze becomes grade 5 lame 4/4/12. Owners took the cast off.

4/5/12 – Blaze grade 4 lame but is weight bearing. Caudal half of cast was reapplied by Dr. Liz. The next day Blaze is grade 2 lame. Dr. Liz gets text message that Blaze feels better and bucking around in his paddock. No surprise, Blaze is grade 4 lame the next day! Stays lame between Grade 2-4 with 2g of bute per day.

4/6/12 – Blaze continues to kick at stall trying to get out, moderate wounds to left front fetlock.